Just got a speeding ticket out of state in nc in my own car

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Opi, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    My very first ticket in 1996 I was driving an old FLD and the speedometer didn't work. I got pulled over in VA and I got the bright idea of showing him the pegged out speedometer the company wouldn't fix. I got a speeding ticket and a malfunctioning equipment ticket. :biggrin_25521: The company paid them, but I learned right then not to volunteer any information.
     
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  3. misc

    misc Light Load Member

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    Get a lawyer, one who practices in that jurisdiction. It's worth the money when your livelihood is threatened.
     
  4. Guntoter

    Guntoter Road Train Member

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    Got me out of a 14 hour log violation for $200 NO record of it on ANYTHING (csa, cdl) like it never happened.
     
  5. Abradleyfarms

    Abradleyfarms Bobtail Member

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    Some localities have a Kangaroo court where you plead guilty and pay fine. Ticket is tossed in trash, never turned in to state. I have always had to go to court for that, but might be worth a phone call to prosecutor and judge.
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Don't you have to have proof of that though rather then just your word?
     
  7. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    Not saying it's not a good thing, just a lot of hyperbole on the website.
     
  8. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    Hire a local lawyer. Never just accept a ticket.
     
  9. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    They accept your word as proof. And your cash.
     
  10. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    Call a attorney in the town that issues the ticket first thing Monday morning....
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Sure be nice if every state was like that.
     
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